What are the responsibilities and job description for the Space Geodesy position at ORAU?
Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0161-NPP-MAR26-GSFC-Interdisc
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
About the NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Description:
The Space Geodesy Project (SGP) operates and develops the systems for NASA’s Space Geodetic Network, including: Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR), Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations. The integrated geodetic site at Goddard's Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory (GGAO) is a key component of the research and development effort. Research opportunities include technology development for the next generation systems, lunar laser ranging, science applications of the ground network, geodetic data analysis, and development of algorithms for geodetic analysis tools.
Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science:Interdisciplinary/Other
Advisors:
Evan D. Hoffman
evan.d.hoffman@nasa.gov
301-286-1394
Stephen Merkowitz
Stephen.M.Merkowitz@nasa.gov
301-286-9412
Frank Lemoine
frank.g.lemoine@nasa.gov
301-614-6109
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Eligibility is currently open to:
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0161-NPP-MAR26-GSFC-Interdisc
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect
Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)
A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
- Research proposal
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official doctoral transcript documents
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
About the NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Description:
The Space Geodesy Project (SGP) operates and develops the systems for NASA’s Space Geodetic Network, including: Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR), Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations. The integrated geodetic site at Goddard's Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory (GGAO) is a key component of the research and development effort. Research opportunities include technology development for the next generation systems, lunar laser ranging, science applications of the ground network, geodetic data analysis, and development of algorithms for geodetic analysis tools.
Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science:Interdisciplinary/Other
Advisors:
Evan D. Hoffman
evan.d.hoffman@nasa.gov
301-286-1394
Stephen Merkowitz
Stephen.M.Merkowitz@nasa.gov
301-286-9412
Frank Lemoine
frank.g.lemoine@nasa.gov
301-614-6109
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Eligibility is currently open to:
- U.S. Citizens;
- U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
- Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
- Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status
Point of Contact
Mikeala
Eligibility Requirements
- Degree: Doctoral Degree.